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Providing Classroom-Level CLASS™ Observation Feedback to Teachers

Who Are We?

• Focus on improving the effectiveness of teacher-child interactions

• Evidence-based offerings, proven to improve student outcomes

• Empowering educators

• Across age levels: birth–grade 12

Objectives

Attendees will• Look at effective feedback and its impact on

teacher motivation

• Explore best practice models of giving feedback to teachers

• Gain skills through discussion, reflection, and practice of ways to use this information to apply to their own unique programs

Introductions

Knowledge of the CLASS™ measure and related resources?• Know a little

• Use occasionally

• Use frequently and feel comfortable with the CLASS lens and language

The CLASS System

Interactions Matter

The CLASS System

Interactions and Learning

Interactions and Learning

Interactions and Learning

Interactions and Learning

Reviewing CLASS Content Knowledge

Your CLASS Knowledge

Organization of the Pre-K CLASS Tool

Pre-K CLASS Domains & Dimensions

Positive Climate

Negative Climate

Teacher Sensitivity

Regard for Student Perspectives

What is Emotional Support?

Behavior Management

Productivity

Instructional Learning Formats

What is Classroom Organization?

What is Instructional Support?

Concept Development

Quality of Feedback

Language Modeling

Aligning Data Collection Models with Your Organization’s Needs

Data Collection Models

Data Collection Models

Data Collection Models

Data Collection Models

Data Collection Models

Data Collection Models

Providing Feedback to Teachers

Your Feedback Approaches

Goal: Connect Observations with Professional Growth

Observation

FeedbackProfessional Growth

Characteristics of Effective Feedback

• Descriptive

• Aligned

• Specific

• Actionable

Observation

FeedbackProfessional Growth

Characteristics of Effective CLASS Observation Feedback

• Descriptive

• Aligned

• Specific

• Actionable

• Supportive

• Builds on strengths

CLASS Observation

FeedbackProfessional

Growth

Interactions Matter

Logistical Recommendations

When should we provide feedback?• When doing so is part of data collection goals

and plans

• When teachers have prior knowledge of the CLASS measure

• When classrooms were observed individually

Who should provide feedback? • Nonsupervisory staff

• Those with in-depth CLASS knowledge

Conversation Recommendations

1. Provide teachers with information.

2. Plan ahead.

3. Bring what you’ll need.

4. Cover key topics.

1. Provide Teachers with Information

• Importance of effective interactions

• Structure of the CLASS framework

• Reasons for the upcoming CLASS observation

• How CLASS observations work

2. Plan Ahead

• Study the score report and observer comments.

• Schedule a meeting with the teacher.

• Plan comments, following recommended practices.

• Focus on growth.

3. Bring What You’ll Need

• CLASS Dimensions Guide

• CLASS Manual

• Video clips (if video observation)

• Copy of score report

4. Cover Key Topics

• Importance of effective interactions

• Structure of the CLASS framework

• CLASS observation report

• Areas of strength and areas for growth

• Improvement plans

Let’s Practice!

Planning and Providing Feedback

1. Watch the video, noting specific interactions as they occur.

2. Review the fictionalized observation report.

3. Based on the observation report and your video observation notes, plan the feedback you’ll provide to this teacher.

4. Discuss or role-play provision of feedback in small groups.

5. Share your ideas with the whole group.

Discuss, Compare, and Refine

Supporting Professional Development

Providing a Meaningful Context for Feedback and Improvement

Characteristics of Effective Professional Development

Characteristics of Effective Professional Development

Characteristics of Effective Professional Development

Characteristics of Effective Professional Development

The CLASS System and Additional Resources

Information Provides a Foundation for Improvement

Introduction to the CLASS Tool

Comprehensive Programs Help Ensure Accurate Data

CLASS Double Coding

CLASS Calibration

CLASS Train-the-Trainer

Program

CLASS Observation Training

Evidence-Based ResourcesImprove Teaching and Learning

Video Library

Looking at CLASSrooms

MyTeachingPartner™ Coaching

Making the Most of

Classroom Interactions

CLASS Discussion Toolkit

The CLASS System

Additional Thoughts

Thank you!

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